MARCH 10, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM
How Kyle Whittingham uses the NCAA Transfer Portal has changed, and Micah Bernard is the proof Kyle Whittingham allowed Micah Bernard to return to the Utah football program after he left for the transfer portal. Here's why.
Withdraws from portal Bernard withdrew from the portal and will return to Utah for his final year of eligibility, Steve Bartle of 247 Sports reports.
Impact Bernard rushed for at least 500 yards and posted more than 250 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons with Utah, but he opted to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer this offseason. However, it appears he couldn't find a suitable fit and will return to Utah to compete for a depth role in the Utes' loaded running back room during the 2023 campaign.
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Set to leave Utah Bernard entered the transfer portal on Wednesday, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bernard will look to join a new program as a graduate transfer. The 6-foot running back is a viable receiving threat, catching 34 passes for 314 yards and one touchdown to go along with 106 carries for 533 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Bernard played in 34 games across four seasons for Utah.
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Gains full control of starting role Bernard rushed 12 times for 146 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 26-17 loss to BYU. He also caught four passes for 18 yards.
Impact Despite the plethora of RB talent on Utah's roster, it appears Bernard as the starting gig locked up. His increased usage isn't simply a matter of riding the hot hand, either. Only Tavion Thomas came close to his number of carries, and the yardage wasn't even close. Granted, Bernard's numbers were bolstered by a stellar 50-yard run, but for the time being, he seems to be the better option over Thomas and T.J. Pledger.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Battling three for top RB spot Bernard will likely be in a committee to begin the 2021 season, KSL.com reports.
Impact Bernard is battling with Tavion Thomas, TJ Pledger, and Chris Curry for snaps in the Utes backfield. Bernard is a talented redshirt freshman that got limited work in 2020, but after good spring should see his fair share of snaps in 2021.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits atop running back depth chart Bernard is positioned as Utah's starting running back, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.
Impact Utah brought in a pair of highly-rated transfers in Chris Curry from LSU and TJ Pledger from Oklahoma, but Bernard remains ahead of the pack. Bernard had just 15 carries for 76 yards in 2020 with Ty Jordan taking the bulk of the backfield work. Look for Bernard to sit atop the depth chart come fall camp, but there are qualified players behind him that will push for carries.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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